Dissecting abdominal aortic aneurysm in Ang II-infused mice: suprarenal branch ruptures and apparent luminal dilatation

Conclusion
Our results are the first to describe apparent luminal dilatation, suprarenal branch ruptures, and intramural haematoma formation in dissecting abdominal aortic aneurysms in mice. Moreover, we validate and demonstrate the vast potential of phase contrast X-ray tomographic microscopy in cardiovascular small animal applications.

Source: Cardiovascular Research - January 16, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Trachet, B., Fraga-Silva, R. A., Piersigilli, A., Tedgui, A., Sordet-Dessimoz, J., Astolfo, A., Van der Donckt, C., Modregger, P., Stampanoni, M. F. M., Segers, P., Stergiopulos, N. Tags: Vascular biology Source Type: research